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march 2018 / the tasting panel / 83 "It's a very active time for our wine industry. Everyone is so excited; there's a verve and an energy there," noted Patricius Winery General Manager Péter Molnár (right) as he discussed the wines of Tokaj and the Hungarian region's rich history with Vinum Tokaj International President/CEO Attila Balla (left) and Bill Brandel, VP/ Sales & Marketing, The SOMM Journal (center). Péter Molnár, Ph.D., of Patricius Winery, shared fresh aszú berries like the ones pictured below with dinner guests. The Patricius Aszú 2006 6 Puttonyos. Advanced Sommelier Tami Wong and Kenny Daniels, Buyer for San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, were among the SommCon welcome dinner attendees. PHOTO: FERENE DANCSECS